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Inflation debate will not deter price stability goal

Inflation debate will not deter price stability goal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

While headline and core WPI are stuck in a disinflationary phase, the retail measure is inching north.

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

What effect will poll results have on the markets?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Analysts say markets to be impacted by monsoon, inflation trajectory.

Will stock markets remain bullish in 2015?

Will stock markets remain bullish in 2015?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It will be difficult for the Indian equity to outperform overall growth to the extent bullish observers expect.

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rethinking the Indian film critic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Over the last decade the Indian film industry has reinvented itself. Do film critics need to do that too?

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'No matter what Modi may boast about 'new India', the geopolitical reality is that India's stature diminishes when it needs a small country like Saudi Arabia under an autocratic ruler to help out with what is arguably one of the most critical templates of its diplomacy,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kashmir situation deals body blow to India's image

Kashmir situation deals body blow to India's image

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

An opinion is steadily gaining ground in Muslim countries in India's 'extended neighbourhood' that the Modi government is adopting State policies that are decidedly 'anti-Muslim', warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Good behaviour may get you cheaper loans, insurance

Good behaviour may get you cheaper loans, insurance

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Banks and insurers are beginning to reward customers who show exemplary conduct with lower prices and penalise those who behave poorly by imposing higher costs.

Why India's low-growth phase seems to be over

Why India's low-growth phase seems to be over

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Evidently, the economy has come out of the low growth phase in the past two years and it does appear the economy will continue to remain in the plus-five per cent range.

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

Want a home loan without any hassles? Read this

Want a home loan without any hassles? Read this

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

A critical factor that can ensure easier and hassle-free access to home loans is keeping a watchful eye on your Credit Information Bureau India Ltd (CIBIL) Report and CIBIL TransUnion Score.

Which sectors should you invest in now?

Which sectors should you invest in now?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Pharma stocks have performed well after Budget

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

One will not make a lot of money by buying stocks and bonds: Marc Faber

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

As global markets near all-time highs driven by liquidity, Marc Faber suggests most asset prices worldwide are inflated.

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The extra tenor that you are eligible for will come in handy if the interest rate increases.

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's remarks mocking the state of affairs in Pakistan on a popular Indian comedy show have evoked angry reactions from ex-players and officials.

Muhurat Trading: Markets end flat, broader markets outperform

Muhurat Trading: Markets end flat, broader markets outperform

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The BSE Midcap ended up 0.5% while the Smallcap index ended nearly 1% higher

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India slips to 10th spot in global m-cap ranking

India slips to 10th spot in global m-cap ranking

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Indian market has been plagued by negative sentiment and triggers

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

5 changes that will impact your finances in 2015-16

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

There will be higher charges for bank account-holders.

Experts hail RBI policy as balanced and future-oriented

Experts hail RBI policy as balanced and future-oriented

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The cutback on export credit refinance facility is another step towards a shift away from sector-specific liquidity allocations.

'Markets likely to be volatile, but better in 2016'

'Markets likely to be volatile, but better in 2016'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

In 2015, foreign investors slowed net buying of Indian equities.

Want to have credit score of 750 plus?

Want to have credit score of 750 plus?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

An individual with a score above this level will not only enjoy easy access to credit, but will also benefit from lower cost of loans, points out Arun Ramamurthy, founder and director, Credit Sudhaar.

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As he has no executive track record, so far, he is all talk and hence essentially a braggart and a bigot.' 'That he is described as the 'Trump of the tropics' should give a shorthand summary to what he stands for on issues in general,' points out Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former envoy to Brazil.

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Macro and micro environment are becoming more challenging.

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Privatisation is a not a solution for ailing public sector banks

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Privatisation or consolidation into half a dozen large banks might not rescue public sector banks from the crisis they find themselves in.

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Low growth visibility and trouble with regulators have resulted in lack of interest from investors

How to be a smart borrower

How to be a smart borrower

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Let not the smartness be confined only to your phone... Transfer it to borrowing too! Here's how

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Fag-end dollar selling by exporters helped the rupee to recover lost ground and settle at the day's high of 60.77, a gain of 11 paise. The rupee earlier touched an intra-day low of 61.21 on July 8.

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Review: Meaghamann is a power-packed action thriller

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

An intense thriller that sheds light on the deadly war between powerful drug cartels and the police.

'Trump's lying, Hillary's health isn't failing'

'Trump's lying, Hillary's health isn't failing'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Hillary Clinton's campaign has pushed back against rumours circulating that her health is failing and slammed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump for pushing "deranged conspiracy theories."

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Will Ravneet Gill manage to 'save' Yes Bank?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Enjoying the backing of the regulator, Gill has identified the core problems, ring-fenced the banks from "influencers" and is in the process of building a new team. Now, he needs to play a Vikram Pandit for YES Bank, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Centre cracks down on food prices

Centre cracks down on food prices

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Recommends delisting of chana futures, open to lowering sugar import duty

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

SCARY! 59,000 farmer suicides linked to climate change

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'The number of deaths attributable to warming is likely to rise in the future.'

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

'No anti-worker steps will be taken by the government'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'

More than 6% growth is still possible: Rangarajan

More than 6% growth is still possible: Rangarajan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

C Rangarajan, chairman, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council tells Business Standard that the measures taken by the government will lead to economic growth of at least 6 per cent in FY14 against a decadal-low growth of 5 per cent in FY13.

The English news anchor has become overly powerful

The English news anchor has become overly powerful

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'This influence of anchors like Arnab Goswami is mostly negative because their focus is on issues that concern upper class anxieties.' 'Those that affect the majority of people, hundreds of millions of Indians, like health, primary education and nutrition, are not discussed,' says Aakar Patel.

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Sensex gets expensive for fourth straight year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Longest period of price-earnings expansion in the index since 1996